Top paint colours of 2025

With the arrival of a new year comes fresh trends and design inspiration – you might already be feeling the urge to redecorate or dive into DIY projects for your home in the months ahead.

One of the easiest and most impactful ways to transform a room is through colour. A fresh coat of paint can instantly set the tone, adding warmth, energy, or a sense of calm, depending on your choice. So why not take inspiration from the most stylish hues of the year?

Whether you’re looking to give your home a contemporary edge or a timeless refresh, here are some of the must-have colours for 2025.

Pantone: Mocha Mousse (17-1230)

For those seeking to add a touch of richness to their walls, Pantone’s Mocha Mousse offers a luxurious, subtle brown shade. Described as indulgent and comforting, this earth tone pairs well with floral colours like sage green, dusty pink, and cornflower blue, or similar natural tan and nude hues. Its warm undertones create a cozy ambiance, making it an excellent choice for living rooms, bedrooms, and even home offices.

Behr: Rumors (MQ1-15)

This bold and deep ruby red by Behr is perfect for those looking to make a striking statement on their walls. Warm and rich, Rumors offers a dramatic yet inviting touch, effortlessly balancing vibrancy with sophistication. Its versatility allows it to be paired with both warm and cool tones, creating depth and contrast in any space. Rumors can be applied to ceilings, baseboards, and moldings for an unexpected yet stylish pop of colour.

Benjamin Moore: Cinnamon Slate (2113-40)

Heathery, dusty, and velvet-like, Cinnamon Slate by Benjamin Moore is a sophisticated fusion of earthy browns with subtle plum undertones. This rich, nuanced shade exudes warmth and comfort, making it a perfect choice for those looking to create a cozy yet refined atmosphere. Pairing nicely with warm browns, soft creams, and muted mauves, Cinnamon Slate is a calming addition to any living room, bedroom or dining room wall.

Valspar: Encore (8002-45G)

Valspar’s Encore is a crisp, cool shade that brings refreshing energy to any space. Under low lighting, its subtle violet undertones add depth, making it an ideal choice for a powder room, basement, or an accent wall. This versatile blue pairs beautifully with cream for softness, rich browns for warmth, or muted sage for a natural touch, creating a balanced and sophisticated colour palette.

Glidden: Purple Basil (1046-7)

Embracing the resurgence of maximalist design, Purple Basil by Glidden is a statement-making hue that exudes self-expression, richness, and confidence. Departing from traditional neutrals, this deep, sophisticated purple draws inspiration from retro colour palettes and striking pastels, bringing a sense of nostalgia with a modern twist. Purple Basil can be elevated with gold accents for an opulent feel, balanced with muted gray-greens and blues for a grounded aesthetic, or softened with creamy grays for a more understated elegance. 

Bonus: Sherwin-Williams: 2025 Colour Capsule

Why choose just one Colour of the Year when you can have nine? To mark the 15th anniversary of its first Colour of the Year announcement, Sherwin-Williams has unveiled a curated selection of its top shades for 2025. This dynamic palette – featuring Grounded, Sunbleached, Chartreuse, Bosc Bear, White Snow, Rain Cloud, Clove, Malabar, and Mauve Finery – offers endless possibilities for mixing and matching, allowing homeowners and designers to create beautifully layered, personalized spaces.

Contributor

Michelle McNally

Communications manager, Royal LePage

Michelle is a member of Royal LePage’s Communications and Public Relations team, and works to deliver unique and insightful Canadian real estate content to media and consumers. Prior to joining Royal LePage, Michelle was an online reporter specializing in Canadian real estate and pre-construction development. She is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s esteemed journalism program.